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The names for the non-cancerous fibrous growths include collagenous hamartoma, fibroepithelial polyp, skin tag, cutaneous tag, hyperplastic or hypertrophic scar and acrochordon. A hamartoma is defined as a nodular, poorly circumscribed focus of redundant tissue.
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Non-cancerous bone tumours are rare in cats and mainly due to abnormal development. They include bone cysts and single or multiple lumps of bone in abnormal places (exostoses).
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Calcium deposits in the skin have a variety of causes, usually of minor significance in the young but indicating serious disease in some older animals.
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When cancer is diagnosed improvements in our knowledge and new and evolving methods of treatment give options to owners and their veterinarians.
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This is a tumour originating from the connective tissue of, or beneath, the skin. The tumour is diverse in appearance and several different cell lines produce tumours of similar appearance.
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Cardiomyopathy is a term used to describe diseases of the heart muscle (cardio = heart, myo = muscle, pathy = disease). In cats, various different types of cardiomyopathy have been described.
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The hip is a simple "ball and socket" joint located at the top of both hind limbs. This joint has a wide range of movement in all directions and its efficient function is essential to normal hind limb movement.
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In recent years, the use of modem veterinary equipment and a better understanding of the theory and practice of fracture repair, has resulted in an improved level of treatment for the cat with a fractured (broken) leg.
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Also commonly called buster collars and Veterinary collars,these are cones usually made of fairly rigid plastic and fitted to the cat's collar so that they project forwards over the head. They are often necessary following an injury or procedure so the cat can not interfere with its dressing. While wearing a collar, you may need to provide extra care for your cat, such as helping them eat. The reduced range of vision often makes cats nervous or anxious as well.
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Over 90% of infected wounds in cats result from cat bites sustained during a cat fight. An abscess is a pocket of pus usually under the skin causing a swelling, fever and discomfort.